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Museums Westmoreland County Museum and Library

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  • Address
    43 Court Square
    Montross, VA 22520
  • Phone
    804-493-8440 (WCM- headquarters)
  • City
    Montross
    Locality
    Westmoreland
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Westmoreland County Museum (WCM) founded in 1941, is the oldest museum in the Northern Neck. WCM preserves important history plus artifacts of the county and its people. Its treasures include the notable portrait of Sir William Pitt, painted by Charles Willson Peale, commissioned by the patriots of Westmoreland County in 1768, an 1898 portrait of General Robert E. Lee by Eliphalet Andrews, and a chair from George Washington's dining room. Exhibits include Native American artifacts, geology and archaeology of local sites, a furniture collection and an extensive portrait and painting collection.

In addition to these exhibits, WCM hosts several receptions and lectures each year (including a monthly "Pop 'n Art" Reception featuring a new local artisan), community events, and an annual Holiday House Tour or Gala. 

WCM, which also serves as the Westmoreland County Visitor Center, houses a history and genealogy research library. On the museum grounds is the Presidents' Garden. It's the first garden designed by Mr. Charles Freeman Gillette in the Northern Neck, with busts of locally born presidents Madison, Monroe and Washington sculpted by Atillio Picirilli, and managed by the Westmoreland County Garden Club.

Note: WCM has also acquired an annex building, Westmoreland Mercantile General Store and Montross Soda Shoppe.

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  • FREE

Region

Chesapeake Bay

Last Updated: 02/20/2018

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